Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

Award Winning heritage railway steaming alongside the Chiltern Hills between Princes Risborough and Chinnor stations

A bit about us

The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway is an Award Winning heritage railway operating steam and vintage diesel trains alongside the Chiltern Hills on an approximately 1 - 1.5 hours round trip from Princes Risborough to Chinnor and return. 

Arrive by train at Princes Risborough where there is an easy interchange between Chiltern Railways Platforms 1-3 and the heritage railway's Platform 4. Or if you come by car there is plenty of parking provided by Chiltern Railways - see their website for details and costs.

You can travel outward and return by any train on the same day - or even ride up and down the line all day if you wish!

When you arrive at Chinnor there is the Station Café, Gift Shop, and a hands-on Pull & Push fun railway for younger children. 

What's more there are interesting self-guided walks starting out at Chinnor station, or you might like a stroll around Chinnor Village, enjoy a bar-meal or visit the windmill. For information see the 'Visit' section on the heritage railway website please.

A great destination for any individual, couples, or for your family visit.

Standard fares for go-as-you-please All-Day Rover tickets for travel from Princes Risborough:

  • Adult from £10 - £16
  • Child (3-15 years) £1
  • Child (0-2 years) Free
  • Well Behaved Dogs Free

Please see website for running dates, fares, timetables, and to book tickets.


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Reviews

Great day out for everyone of any age. Beautifully preserved railway, wonderful volunteers keeping everyone up to date with what is happening at the line and ensuring a good time is had by everyone young and old. We will be coming back to do it all again soon.

  • Lynne M
  • 9 August, 2023

Brilliant afternoon. We were booked on to a steam train plus cream tea, 58 of us. We were very early so as to see the engine and take photo`s etc and the staff were smiley and helpful. Excellent station facilities, shop, cafe, toilets, seating.The whole process from booking, to the trip itself was organised by an amazing group of volunteers. Replies to my frequent questions were quick and informative. Lots of technical info for those who needed it. Plenty of tea and coffee, with our cream tea which was excellent. I Highly recommend this and know that several of my members are planning a return trip with family.

  • Joy Chiswell Green u3a
  • 12 August, 2023

What a friendly little railway! Arrived am and had a bacon bap and coffee at the station. Then went for a lovely walk round area. Back to station for a cream tea on board for Seniors day. Lovely home-made scone with cream and jam and steaming cup of tea or coffee. All volunteers were cheerful and friendly and keen to talk about the railway. The ride although short was absolutely lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed the day.

  • banbury1
  • 1 October, 2023

Visited with my older children (30 & 28) as the trip was originally for myself and my what is now my late husband. We did it in his memory. First off, the customer service was excellent in changing the booking to accommodate me under the sad circumstances. The day itself was brilliant. The train was great and you really felt like you’d stepped back in time. All the volunteer workers were so helpful and knowledgeable on the journey. Felt really spoilt and nothing was too much trouble. The afternoon tea with Prosecco was delicious and very filling. Delicious sandwiches and cakes. We did the return to Princes Risborough and back and it took about an hour, which was just enough time to eat. There’s a lovely little souvenir shop to buy a keepsake from the visit. We were really lucky with the weather so the scenery on route was fabulous. Would highly recommend going on this trip and having the afternoon tea treat.

  • EmJoBo
  • 14 October, 2023

We've just completed the Santa special train ride to the North Pole in Chinnor, where the grandchildren met Santa. The whole journey was delightful, with staff coming to entertain all of us in our compartment while travelling between Princes Risborough & Chinnor. The grandchildren were able to eat their picnic lunch while completing activities they had been supplied with. Once at Chinnor, we walked through Santa's grotto, which was entertaining & then Santa was very welcoming. The presents were lovely & appreciate for the ages. Hot drinks & mince pies were supplied but other hot food was available to buy if you needed it. The return journey was just as delightful. Thank you to all the staff who made it very special.

  • Jo
  • 17 December, 2023

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  • Parking available
  • Children welcome
  • Coffee
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Disabled access
  • Dogs by arrangement
  • Restaurant
  • Guide dogs welcome
  • Disabled WC available
  • WC
  • Seating available
  • Hearing loop available

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